One of my tasks at the Dutch military chaplaincy, almost two decades ago, involved sitting on a committee to advise on religious celebrations. It is not a task I remember fondly, because it was a loaded topic. Not long before our meetings started, an incident during a Christmas celebration on the island of Curaçao caused…
Since February, the U.S.-Iran conflict has drawn global attention to the narrow strip of sea between Oman and Iran. The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, is considered one of the most important waterways in the global transit of goods. Now, it’s caught directly in the crossfire of the…
“Horrifically peaceful.” That’s how Richard Bodini, pastor at Heritage Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (CRC) in Brampton, Ontario, describes being present with a person passing from life to death through Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). “Going from having a conversation with the person to praying over their cold body in a matter of moments,” he says,…
When I heard Tina Van Egmond speak to members of my church community about her position as Director of Care at Hospice Niagara, I was intrigued by her career and how her Christian faith impacted her work. In an email interview, I asked Tina to share her story.
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